COMMENT | Credible enforcement only the first step

COMMENT | Commendation is due to the MACC for its firmness in pursuing corruption cases without fear or favour. The commission’s commitment to intensifying investigations into high-profile and large-scale cases sends a clear signal that power, influence, or wealth do not place anyone above the law.

The fight against corruption cannot be selective, convenient, or reduced to political posturing. It must be consistent, evidence-based, and firmly grounded in the rule of law. In this context, the leadership demonstrated by MACC chief commissioner Azam Baki deserves acknowledgement.

Azam has repeatedly stressed that investigations must remain independent, transparent, and grounded in evidence. Under his leadership, MACC has